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GEA DeltaPak brings high-end thermoformer quality to smaller operations
Düsseldorf (Germany), May 4, 2017 – At interpack 2017, the GEA stand (hall 7a, B09/B31) will be “packed with
inspiration” – a demonstration of engineering excellence for the packaging and processing industries. In
Düsseldorf, Germany, GEA will be exhibiting beyond the food package industry and displaying process equipment,
solutions and services for the bakery, confectionary, dairy, beverage, and pharma sectors from May 4 to 10, 2017.
Alongside the two GEA PowerPak thermoformers on the GEA stand at interpack is the market-entry GEA DeltaPak
packaging machine. Perfect for short-run products, it simplifies taking the step from manual to automatic packaging
systems by providing an economical solution with the quality and many of the advantages of GEA’s larger
thermoformers.
A compact machine for small to medium size batches
Volker Sassmannshausen, Senior Product Manager for the GEA thermoforming packaging machines, says, “Food
manufacturers with smaller operations and standard packages actively requested an alternative to the high-end
GEA PowerPak machines, that provides an excellent performance ratio. That is what we aim with GEA DeltaPak. It
may be a small machine, but it delivers great performance. It’s a compact machine for standard packs in small- to
medium size batches, and it covers a wide spectrum of applications, including vacuum packages and MAP. It also
runs flexible film as well as rigid film”. Because flexibility is a key consideration for this type of machine, it is
designed for fast and easy configuration, including die set change-over. Die set production is rapid thanks to predesign and no index mix.
Small machine, great performance
The GEA DeltaPak is available with four fixed film widths (285, 320, 360 and 420 millimeters) and five index lengths
(200, 240, 270, 280 and 300 millimeters). The maximum draw depth is up to 80 millimeters. With flexible films, it
runs at up to 10 cycles per minute, and even with rigid films up to 500 microns thick, it still achieves up to 7 cycles
per minute. All this comes in a machine just five meters long.
Built to GEA PowerPak’s high standards
Based on a massive and robust frame concept, the GEA DeltaPak uses proven components of which many are
almost identical to those used on the high-end machines. For example, it features the GEA PowerPak film transport
chain with strongest chain grippers, and a very strong bottom-film unwind system. A GEA membrane seal head
ensures tight and even seals. Other design features include an optimized lifting system, high-capacity vacuum
pump specified at 200 cubic meters per hour, an optimized top film unwinding system and an improved safety
cover system.
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft
Phone +49 211 9136-1492 · Fax +49 211 9136-3-1492 · gea.com
Peter-Müller-Str. 12, 40468 Düsseldorf, Germany
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Operator-friendly quick-change system for the forming and sealing die sets
The GEA EasyChange is standard on all GEA DeltaPak thermoformers. This extremely operator-friendly system
simplifies changing the upper and bottom parts of the forming station as well as the sealing station. It enables
operators to convert the machine to other subdivisions without additional tools, and keeps downtime low.
Support throughout the entire life cycle of a plant and equipment
Excellent equipment or plants are one thing, the right service is another. With several options of the new service
concept “GEA Service – For your continued success” GEA supports customers throughout the entire life cycle of
their installed systems and components: From project engineering, installation, and commissioning to maintaining
and improving the performance of the customer’s plant and equipment.
Fig 1: GEA DeltaPak
Fig 2: GEA DeltaPak is GEA’s thermoformer market-entry
model.
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft
Phone +49 211 9136-1492 · Fax +49 211 9136-3-1492 · gea.com
Peter-Müller-Str. 12, 40468 Düsseldorf, Germany
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Further information on gea.com
GEA DeltaPak
GEA PowerPak
Corporate Media and Press:
Fanny Förster
Peter-Müller-Str. 12, 40468 Düsseldorf, Germany
Phone +49 211 9136 1504
[email protected]
gea.com
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About GEA
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food processing industry and a wide range of other industries that generated consolidated revenues
of approximately EUR 4.5 billion in 2016. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated
production processes in various end-user markets. The group generates around 70 percent of its revenue in the food and beverages sector that
enjoys long-term sustainable growth. As of December 31, 2016, the company employed about 17,000 people worldwide. GEA is a market and
technology leader in its business areas. The company is listed on the German MDAX (G1A, WKN 660 200). In addition, GEA’s share is a
constituent of the MSCI Global Sustainability Indexes. Further information is available on the Internet at gea.com.
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GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft
Phone +49 211 9136-1492 · Fax +49 211 9136-3-1492 · gea.com
Peter-Müller-Str. 12, 40468 Düsseldorf, Germany
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